INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WATER
BASED LATEX PAINT
Latex paint is non-hazardous and should not be brought to the
Camden County Household Special Waste Collections. It can be
disposed of in the regular trash, provided it is first dried out.
Following these simple steps, you can dispose of latex
paint in the trash, year round.
1. Check the label for an indication that the paint is latex or cleans
up with “soap and water”.
2. Gather the following materials; cardboard box, strong plastic
trash bag, kitty litter or sand.
3. Place a cardboard box on the ground. Place a strong plastic
bag inside the box, fitting the open ends of the bag over the
sides of the box. Place a small amount of sand or kitty litter into
the plastic bag.
4. Open the paint can and pour the paint into the plastic bag with
the kitty litter/sand, adding more kitty litter/sand, if needed. Mix
together.
5. Wait for kitty litter/sand to absorb the paint. This may take from
a few hours to a few days depending on weather conditions and
the amount of paint.
6. When the paint is fully dry, pull the ends of the plastic trash
bag together and secure tightly. Discard the bag into the trash.
7. Allow the residue inside the empty paint can to harden and
dispose of the can in the trash.